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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.09 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.09 and 141.73 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.09 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.09 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.09 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 47,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,350.58/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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